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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 315.56 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 315.56 and 233.55 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 315.56 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/315.56 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 315.56 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 73,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,699.62/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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